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How wondrous great, how glorious bright
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The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal)
Metric Index
CM 
Modality
c minor 
15-Pitch Humming Index
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Alterer (st. 3)
Caryl Micklen [b. 1925] 
Author
Isaac Watts [1674-1748 ( alt.)] 
Composer
Alec Wyton [b. 1921] 
Copyright
Copyright © 1977 by Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 
Language
English 
Publication Date
1985 
Last Five Uses
• Used on Apr 29, 2018 10:30 as the Choral Anthem at St. Mark's Episcopal, Honeybrook, PA 
Poem Words (Four verses)
1.
How wondrous great, how glorious bright
must our Creator be,
who dwells amidst the dazzling light
of vast eternity.
2.
Our soaring spirits upwards rise
to reach the burning throne
and long to see the blessed Three
in the Almighty One.
3.
Our reason stretches all its wings,
and climbs above the skies;
but still how far beneath thy feet
our groundling knowledge lies!
4.
While all the heavenly powers conspire
eternal praise to sing,
let faith in humble notes adore
the great mysterious King.
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